Get ready for your close-up at Dooley's Week events

By Leslie King | Emory Report |
March 30, 2016

First there was Hollywood, then Bollywood, and now "Dooleywood" — at least for the week of April 4-9. Dooley's Week celebrates the movies with a packed schedule of events starring Emory's skeletal Lord of Misrule.

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First there was Hollywood, then Bollywood, and now "Dooleywood" — at least for the week of April 4-9. That's Dooley's Week at Emory, celebrating the University's unofficial skeletal mascot and Lord of Misrule.

The theme "Dooleywood," playing off of Hollywood, was chosen as being "inclusive to all of the student body" as everyone loves to watch movies, says Dooley's Week co-chair Emily Warner, 17B.

Honored with a statue at Asbury Circle and traveling the campus with his entourage, Dooley bestows a week of entertaining activities, including performances, films, food, photo opportunities and more — culminating with the Dooley's Ball concert, this year featuring The Chainsmokers.

Monday, April 4

The week debuts with food and music in Asbury Circle at 5 p.m. This event, "Dooley's Week Premiere," is a collaboration between the Student Programming Council, responsible for Dooley's Week, and the Indian Cultural Exchange.

There'll be an obstacle course for adventure, the opportunity to get a henna tattoo, a photo booth, and Chick-fil-A and Indian food.

The film "Gun Hill Road" will be screened at 7 p.m. in the Harland Cinema following the premiere event. The screening is in collaboration with the Office of LGBT Life.

Also Monday, Emory's top dance groups perform in the AHANA Showcase at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Studio. Cost is $7. A repeat performance will be Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 5

On Tuesday morning, celebrate "Thank a Donor Day" in Asbury Circle at 10 a.m. Take funny photos and create custom postcards to thank those who help fund Emory.

McDonough Field will be the scene for "Taste of Emory" with a variety of food vendors from 5 to 7 p.m. Pizza Bella, King of Pops and Shake Shack are expected, among others.

The Latino Student Organization hosts "Noche de Máscaras" from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Cox Hall Ballroom, bringing the community together to celebrate Latin culture with dancing, great desserts and a general good time, says Bessie Frias 18C.

Saturday, April 9

The Chainsmokers will be this year's artist for the Dooley's Ball concert, considered the highlight event of Dooley's Week. They will perform at McDonough Field at 8 p.m.

Prior to The Chainsmokers' performance, a block party on sorority and fraternity lawns will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.

There will also be a pre-concert Dooley's Ball Picnic at 6 p.m. on the Freshman Quad. "Bring a blanket and friends," says Warner. Food will be provided by Emory Dining.